Italian reality singing competition television series
Il cantante mascherato
is an Italian
reality singing competition
television series part of the
Masked Singer
franchise. It premiered on
Rai 1
on 10 January 2020.
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Production
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On 9 July 2019, it was announced that
Rai 1
and
Endemol Shine Italy
were producing a local version of the
Fox
reality singing competition
,
The Masked Singer
, which itself is based on the
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
singing competition,
King of Mask Singer
.
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Panelists and host
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Following the announcement, it was confirmed by
Rai 1
through the official Instagram account of the program, that the judging panel would consist of musician, TV presenter and producer
Francesco Facchinetti
, TV presenter and comedian
Flavio Insinna
, fashion designer Guillermo Mariotto (who is also a judge on
Ballando con le Stelle
), actress
Ilenia Pastorelli
, and singer
Patty Pravo
. It was also confirmed that
Milly Carlucci
would host the show, acting also as art director.
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[2]
In Season 2, Guillermo Mariotto and Ilenia Pastorelli were replaced by
Costantino della Gherardesca
and
Caterina Balivo
as members of the jury. During season 2
Al Bano
appeared as a guest panellist in episode 3.
Series overview
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Season 1 (2020)
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Stage name
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Celebrity
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Occupation
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Episodes
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1
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2
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3
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4
[1]
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Coniglio
(Rabbit)
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Teo Mammucari
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TV host
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SAFE
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SAFE
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WIN
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WINNER
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Leone
(Lion)
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Al Bano
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Singer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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WIN
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RUNNER-UP
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Mastino napoletano
(Mastiff)
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Alessandro Greco
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TV host
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RISK
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RISK
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RISK
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THIRD
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Angelo
(Angel)
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Valerio Scanu
|
Singer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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WIN
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FINALIST
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Mostro
(Monster)
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Fausto Leali
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Singer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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OUT
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Pavone
(Peacock)
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Emanuela Aureli
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Impressionist
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SAFE
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SAFE
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OUT
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Barboncino
(Poodle)
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Arisa
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Singer
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SAFE
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OUT
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Unicorno
(Unicorn)
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Orietta Berti
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Singer
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OUT
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The celebrities who competed in the first season of
Il cantante mascherato
, pictured in order of elimination (l-r):
Orietta Berti ("Unicorn"),
Arisa ("Poodle"),
Fausto Leali ("Monster"),
Valerio Scanu ("Angel"),
Alessandro Greco ("Mastiff"),
Al Bano ("Lion"),
Teo Mammucari ("Rabbit").
Not pictured: Emanuela Aureli ("Peacock").
The masked singer was safe from elimination.
The masked singer was at risk but was safe from elimination.
The masked singer was eliminated from the competition and unmasked upon their elimination.
The masked singer withdrew from the competition and unmasked upon their elimination.
- Al Bano later appeared as the Sunflower on the Spanish version of the show,
Mask Singer: Adivina quien canta
, where he placed 5th. He is the first person ever to appear on
The Masked Singer
in two different countries. On
Il cantante mascherato
, he was also the first person on a non-Asian version to perform their own songs, singing his 1996 song
E la mia vita
in Week 2, and his 1967 song
Nel sole
in Week 3 (as a medley with
Adriano Pappalardo
's
Ricominciamo
).
Week 1 (10 January)
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Week 2 (17 January)
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Week 3 (24 January) - Semi-final
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Week 4 (31 January) - Final
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Season 2 (2021)
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Stage name
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Celebrity
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Occupation
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Episodes
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Pappagallo
(Parrot)
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Red Canzian
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Singer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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WIN
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WINNER
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Farfalla
(Butterfly)
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Mietta
|
Singer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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RISK
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RISK
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RUNNER-UP
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Lupo
(Wolf)
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Max Giusti
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TV host
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SAFE
|
SAFE
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SAFE
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RISK
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SAFE
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WIN
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THIRD
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Orsetto
(Teddy Bear)
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Simone Montedoro
|
Actor
|
SAFE
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SAFE
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RISK
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SAFE
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SAFE
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OUT
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Gatto
(Cat)
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Sergio Assisi
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Actor
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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OUT
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Giraffa
(Giraffe)
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Katia Ricciarelli
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Opera singer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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OUT
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Tigre azzurra
(Blue Tiger)
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Mauro Coruzzi
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Radio host
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SAFE
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RISK
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OUT
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Baby Alieno 2
(Baby Alien 2)
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Gigi e Ross
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Comedians
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RISK
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OUT
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Pecorella
(Little Lamb)
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Alessandra Mussolini
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Former politician
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RISK
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OUT
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Baby Alieno 1
(Baby Alien 1)
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Ricchi e Poveri
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Singers
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WD
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The celebrities who competed in the second season of
Il cantante mascherato
, pictured in order of elimination (l-r):
Ricchi e Poveri ("Baby Alien 1"),
Alessandra Mussolini ("Little Lamb"),
Gigi e Ross ("Baby Alien 2"),
Mauro Coruzzi as Drag persona "Platinette" ("Blue Tiger"),
Katia Ricciarelli ("Giraffe"),
Sergio Assisi ("Cat"),
Simone Montedoro ("Teddy Bear"),
Max Giusti ("Wolf"),
Mietta ("Butterfly"),
Red Canzian ("Parrot").
Not pictured: Gigi e Ross ("Baby Alien 2"), Simone Montedoro ("Teddy Bear").
The masked singer was safe from elimination.
The masked singer was at risk but was safe from elimination.
The masked singer was eliminated from the competition and unmasked upon their elimination.
The masked singer withdrew from the competition and unmasked upon their elimination.
Week 1 (29 January)
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Week 2 (5 February)
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Week 3 (12 February)
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Round One
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Round Two
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Week 4 (19 February) - Semi-final
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Round One
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Round Two
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Week 5 (26 February) - Final
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Season 3 (2022)
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The masked singer was safe from elimination.
The masked singer was at risk but was safe from elimination.
The masked singer was eliminated from the competition and unmasked upon their elimination.
The celebrities who competed in the third season of
Il cantante mascherato
, pictured in order of elimination (l-r):
Fiordaliso ("Hen"),
Alba Parietti ("Eagle"),
Cristina D'Avena ("Seahorse"),
Edoardo Vianello ("Penguin 1"),
Riccardo Fogli ("Maremma Sheepdog"),
Vladimir Luxuria ("Goldfish"),
Bianca Guaccero ("Jellyfish"),
Eleonora Giorgi ("Lady Cat").
Cristiano Malgioglio ("Sun and Moon").
Giancarlo Magalli ("Snail").
Lino Banfi & Rosanna Banfi ("Chick").
Paolo Conticini ("Fox").
Not pictured: Simone Di Pasquale ("Dragon"), Gabriele Cirilli ("Penguin 2"). Michela Magalli ("Snail"), Riccardo Rossi ("Chameleon")
Week 1 (11 February)
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Week 2 (18 February)
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Week 3 (4 March)
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Week 4 (11 March)
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Week 5 (18 March)
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Week 6 (25 March) - Semi-final
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Week 7 (1 April) - Final
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Season 4 (2023)
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Stage name
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Celebrity
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Occupation
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Episodes
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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Cavaliere Veneziano (Venetian Knight)
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Samuel Peron
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Dancer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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RISK
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RISK
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WINNER
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Ciuchino (Donkey)
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Nino Frassica
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Actor
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SAFE
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SAFE
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IMM
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SAFE
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WIN
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RUNNER-UP
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Riccio (Hedgehog)
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Massimo Lopez
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Actor
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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SAFE
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WIN
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THIRD
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Criceto (Hamster)
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Nathalie Guetta
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Actress
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WIN
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WIN
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WIN
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WIN
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WIN
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FINALIST
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Stella (Star)
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Simona Ventura
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TV Host
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SAFE
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RISK
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SAFE
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RISK
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RISK
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FINALIST
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Squalo (Shark)
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Tullio Solenghi
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Actor
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SAFE
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IMM
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SAFE
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IMM
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OUT
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Scoiattolo Nero (Black Squirrel)
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Valeria Marini
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Actress
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SAFE
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IMM
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IMM
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OUT
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Porcellino (Piggy)
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Maurizio Ferrini
|
Actor
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SAFE
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SAFE
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RISK
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GOLD
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Ippopotamo (Hippo)
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Mal
|
Singer
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SAFE
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SAFE
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OUT
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Colombi (Doves)
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Simona Izzo
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Actress
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SAFE
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OUT
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Ricky Tognazzi
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Actor
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Rosa (Rose)
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Valeria Fabrizi
|
Singer
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RISK
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GOLD
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Cigno (Swan)
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Antonio Mezzancella
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Singer
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OUT
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Sandra Milo
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Actress
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The celebrities who competed in the fourth season of
Il cantante mascherato
, pictured in order of elimination (l-r):
Sandra Milo ("Swan"),
Valeria Fabrizi ("Rose"),
Simona Izzo ("Doves"),
Ricky Tognazzi ("Doves"),
Mal ("Hippo"),
Maurizio Ferrini ("Piggy"),
Valeria Marini ("Black Squirrel"),
Not pictured: Antonio Mezzancella ("Swan")
Week 1 (19 March)
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Week 2 (25 March)
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Week 3 (1 April)
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Week 4 (8 April)
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See also
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References
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- ^
a
b
Pulcino was announced as a new mask to join the running for the show at the first part of Semi-Finals. They were introduced at the second part of the Semis.
- ^
a
b
While put at risk of elimination, Caterina Balivo tried to have SoleLuna unmask using her Golden Mask. The attempt was unsuccessful as her guess was incorrect which allowed the mask in question to go straight to the Semi-Finals.
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a
b
While put at risk of elimination, Francesco Facchinetti tried to have SoleLuna unmask using his Golden Mask. The attempt was unsuccessful as his guess was incorrect which allowed the mask in question to go straight to the second part of the Semi-Finals.
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a
b
Pinguino 1 did a self elimination and was replaced by a second Pinguino in the Quarterfinals.
- ^
a
b
Gatta was announced as a new mask to join the running for the show at the first part of Semi-Finals. They were introduced at the second part of the Semis.
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a
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Pinguino 1 due to heat and weight decided to self-eliminate instead of continuing in the show.
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15
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- Il cantante mascherato
Seasons 1?4 (since 2020)
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